Sega president Shuji Utsumi says the company continues to value physical video game media while also emphasizing the growing importance of digital distribution. Speaking in an interview with Famitsu, Utsumi indicates Sega has no plans to fully abandon physical releases. He frames digital distribution as “crucial,” arguing that publishers need to adapt as more players move to platforms such as PC, where audiences are “steadily increasing.”
The comments come amid broader industry debate sparked by Sony’s announcement that it will stop manufacturing and selling PlayStation 5 game discs by January 2028. Multiple outlets report that Sega’s stance is positioned as maintaining physical releases while treating digital availability as necessary to reach and grow audiences.
Overall, the coverage agrees that Sega sees continuing cultural and market value in physical media, but it believes digital channels will play a key role in future growth, particularly alongside PC gaming.
